Monday January 23, 2012
As much as I love color and as much as I encourage people to use color in their decorating, I also love the calm serenity of a beautifully decorated neutral room. I don't mean a room that's beige or cream just for the sake of being beige or cream - I mean a thoughtfully decorated, full of shapes, textures, and layers, beautifully thought out neutral room. It's really not that hard to achieve either. Check out this new article on decorating with neutrals on how to take your neutral room from frumpy to fabulous.
Photo © flickr.com/Gatsby's List
Sunday January 15, 2012
A little while ago I went to the home of a designer colleague and I was disappointed with what I saw. It was beautiful in its own way (exceptionally styled, beautiful items, spotlessly clean) but it felt very empty and cold. This woman had two young children but there was no evidence of them anywhere in the home. It was a showpiece, plain and simple.
While this works for some people, it's not what I think of as a home to be lived in. As far as I'm concerned a home should be a comfortable place that brings a smile to your face every time you walk in the door - and every member of the family should feel welcome.
The experience prompted me to write this article - it's all about creating a clean and classic home that everyone can enjoy, no matter what your style.
Photo © flickr.com/Carree
Saturday January 14, 2012
I've had stripes on the brain lately. Everywhere I go I seem to be drawn to them. Whether it's a wall, an accessory, an outfit - I just love 'em. They're like the decorative equivalent of a three-piece suit: they're classic, but you can dress them up any way you like. Take this photo for example - it's graphic, bold, and yet totally classic. If you're interested in decorating with stripes check out my new article. I love, love, love them!
Photo © RTR Media/Income Property
Friday January 6, 2012
Do you have a bland room that needs a pick-me-up? Are you itching to do a little DIY project? Why not try jazzing up your space with some stripes? My bedroom in my last apartment had horizontal stripes painted all around the room and I loved it! It was pretty easy to do and the results were amazing. Here's a little tutorial on how to do it.
Photo © flickr.com/shizzi